Power your future: 4 benefits of joining the Shell graduate team
Joining the programme is more than just a step forward in your career—it’s an opportunity to contribute to Shell’s ambition of becoming a net-zero emissions business while advancing your professional and personal growth.
One of the top benefits is working in a values-led environment. At Shell, we are committed to inclusivity, integrity, and innovation in the workplace. We believe that every Shell Graduate can contribute to our mission, and we take pride in valuing everyone’s ideas and perspectives.
You’ll also get to work with experienced professionals and collaborate with them to tackle energy-related challenges. Read on to learn more about the Shell Graduate Programme.
Top benefits of joining Shell’s graduate team
Skill development and growth
Joining the Shell Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level and enable your professional growth from the start. The programme is designed to mould you into a future leader through a range of development opportunities, which may include job rotations, on-the-job challenges, formal training, and coaching.
You’ll adopt a learner mindset, gaining new skills and insights as you work on energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Meanwhile, we'll provide you with the right tools and resources to support your growth journey at Shell.
Collaborative learning with experienced colleagues
Collaboration is at the heart of Shell’s success, fostering a supportive environment where employees grow together as professionals.
You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into complex projects while building the skills and best practices needed to grow professionally.
And it’s not just about professional development, but personal growth as well. At Shell, you’ll be working and interacting with teams from different areas across the globe, each chiming in with their unique perspectives and knowledge sets.
Work-life balance
Shell emphasises the importance of a fine work-life balance. We prioritise personal well-being as a foundation for professional success, striving to provide flexible work arrangements wherever possible to support our graduates.
Values-led culture
We like to embrace our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
We believe that our approach to inclusivity and diversity of backgrounds has helped us become what we are today. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone at Shell is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity.
The Shell Graduate Programme
The Shell Graduate Programme aims to match enthusiastic graduates and entry-level professionals with the right roles within Shell.
As one of the largest companies in the world, we have numerous roles from diverse fields and offer rotational assignments to expose our graduates to different business areas while helping them find their true calling, whether that’s at the forefront of technology, in engineering, finance, project management, or elsewhere.
We aim to provide a flexible learning and working environment that supports the personal and professional growth of each graduate.
How to apply and tips for success
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, explore the application process for the Shell Graduate Programme.
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Title: Applying to the Shell Graduate Programme
Duration: 2:44 minutes
Description:
This video explains what we look out for in candidates applying to the Shell Graduate Programme and the process to apply.
Applying to the Shell Graduate Programme - Transcript
[Background music plays]
Upbeat energetic music.
[Animated sequence]
Confetti bursts onto the screen against a yellow background. Text and Shell Pecten logo appear on screen.
[Text displays]
Applying to the Shell Graduate Programme
[Voice over]
Excited about applying to the Shell Graduate Programme? Here’s what you need to know.
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Multiple illustrated characters from diverse backgrounds fill the shape of a pecten and then expand to fill the entire frame.
[Voice over]
We welcome graduates from all backgrounds, countries and cultures, bringing a huge variety of skills and experience to our team.
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An illustrated female character sat at her desk typing on a laptop appears inside the outline of the Shell Pecten.
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Key criteria we look out for
[Voice over]
Yet there are a few key criteria we look out for in applications.
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A blue background fills the frame. Text appears on screen one word at a time, with a ball bouncing over the words from left to right.
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some of the competencies you’ll need to succeed
[Voice over]
No matter the role, here are some of the competencies you’ll need to succeed.
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Letters C against a blue background, A against an orange background and R against a yellow background appear next to each other on screen. Words drop down from the top of the screen above each letter.
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Capacity
Achievement
Relationships
[Voice over]
Think: C-A-R. Capacity. Achievement. Relationships.
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An illustrated male character with his hand on his chin appears inside the outline of a Shell Pecten with a light blue fill. Text appears on screen to the right.
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CAR
Competency 01
Capacity
analyse situations & propose solutions
[Voice over]
Capacity: you’ll be able to analyse situations and propose solutions to address problems and develop opportunities.
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The bottom half of an illustrated character walking up a flight of stairs appears on screen in the outline of a Shell Pecten with light orange fill. Text appears on screen.
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CAR
Competency 02
Achievement
driven to succeed and adapt by learning
[Voice over]
Achievement: you’ll be driven to succeed and adapt by learning and growing from feedback to deliver results.
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Two illustrated characters appear inside a pecten with a yellow fill. They high-five each other. Text appears on screen.
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CAR
Competency 03
Relationships
working effectively in a diverse team
[Voice over]
Relationships: you’ll thrive working effectively in a diverse team and be able to build mutually beneficial, positive working relationships.
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Two illustrated characters depicting graduates appear on screen inside the Shell Pecten with a light grey fill. One is in a graduation robe and the other has a backpack and study book. Text appears on screen.
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in your final year
already graduated
[Voice over]
You’ll either be in your final year - or already graduated from a recognised university and have anywhere between zero- and three-years’ work experience.
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A close-up of an illustrated female character at her desk in front of a laptop appears on screen inside the Shell Pecten. A speech bubble with text appears above her.
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Feel like you fit the profile? Great!
[Voice over]
Feel like you fit the profile? Great!
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The screen splits in two with the left of the screen in orange and the right in blue.
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Two Stages
[Voice over]
There are two stages to the application process.
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An illustrated female character appears on screen pointing to an icon of an envelope. She is inside the Shell Pecten with a light orange fill and surrounded by other icons. Text appears on screen.
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Stage One
Job Tryout
how well you respond to situations at work. You’ll tackle challenges, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and share your unique approach to work.
[Voice over]
The first stage starts with the Virtual Job Tryout. Through simulations, you’ll be assessed on how well you respond to situations at work. You’ll tackle challenges, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and share your unique approach to work.
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Text disappears and a barometer appears behind the illustrated character, with the dial moving from left to right.
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Stage One
gives us a way of evaluating how well you’ll fit into the Graduate Programme.
[Voice over]
The Virtual Job Tryout gives you an insight into what your role might look like and gives us a way of evaluating how well you’ll fit into the Graduate Programme.
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The screen fills with an orange background and text appears to the left of the screen with an illustrated male character with a notebook and pen in hand to the right of the screen.
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Stage One
For the Job Tryout you’ll want to
Be prepared
there are lots of tools out there to help you with this.
[Voice over]
For the Virtual Job Tryout you’ll want to: Be prepared - there are lots of tools out there to help you with this.
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The text disappears and a new illustrated male character appears to the right of the frame sat in front of a computer. Text appears on screen.
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Stage One
For the Job Tryout you’ll want to
Be focused
you’ll need to listen and respond appropriately.
[Voice over]
Be focused - you'll need to listen and respond appropriately.
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Text disappears and an illustrated female character appears to the right of the frame smiling. Text appears on screen
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Stage One
For the Job Tryout you’ll want to
Be yourself
your genuine response will ensure you are sharing what makes a role ideal for you.
[Voice over]
Be Yourself - your genuine response will ensure you are sharing what makes a role ideal for you.
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An illustrated male character appears to the right of the frame sat behind his computer with a microphone next to him. Text swipes in from the left.
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Stage One
On-Demand Interview
You’ll be asked certain questions, and you’ll need to record your answers.
[Voice over]
After this, you’ll straight away move onto the On-Demand Interview. You’ll be asked certain questions, and you’ll need to record your answers.
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A giant number 1 appears on the left of the screen.
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Stage 1 should take around 40 minutes to complete.
[Voice over]
This first stage takes around 40 minutes.
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A blue background appears with two illustrated characters sat on chairs in front of an oversized screen. An illustrated character appears on the screen holding note cards. Text appears on screen.
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Stage Two
A Case Study session with two Shell employees.
[Voice over]
Then, some candidates will move onto stage 2. You’ll take part in a virtual case study session with two Shell employees. (Don’t worry - we’ll give you everything you need to prepare for this.)
[Animated sequence]
The animation changes and an illustrated female character appears to the right of the screen. She is sat in a chair in front of a computer waving at another character on screen. Text changes.
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Stage Two
An Interview
We’ll get to know you a bit better and - just as importantly - you’ll get to know us better, too.
[Voice over]
Finally: a virtual interview. We’ll get to know you a bit better and - just as importantly - you’ll get to know us better, too.
[Animated sequence]
The animation transitions to a computer screen with a world map on it. Two illustrated characters, a male and female, appear in front of the screen and shake hands. A red speech bubble appears above the woman and an orange speech bubble above the man. The background changes from white to yellow and bright confetti appears on screen above the illustrated characters. Text appears from the top.
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Congratulations!
[Voice over]
If successful over these two stages, you could be offered a place in the Shell Graduate Programme.
Congratulations!
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Characters disappear and text appears on screen.
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Ready to get going and tackle energy-related challenges?
Start your application process today
Apply to the Shell Graduate Programme
[Voice over]
So: ready to get going and tackle energy-related challenges? Start your application process today!
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The pecten energy lines appear on a yellow background. The small classic red and yellow Pecten logo appears on the screen.
[Background music plays]
Sound of Shell mnemonic.
Employee stories: What’s it like working at Shell?
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Title: Become a Shell Graduate
Duration: 43 seconds
Description:
Shell graduates talk about the advantages of applying for the Shell Graduate Programme.
Become a Shell Graduate Transcript
[Background music plays]
Upbeat, bright music.
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Several shots quickly follow each other. In each shot, a young person steps in front of a blue or orange screen that has been placed in an office environment. White letters appear. The person in the last shot, a young man with dark hair, faces the camera and starts speaking.
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Become a Shell graduate
Speaker 1
If you’re keen on working in the rapidly evolving energy industry, I think there is no better place to be.
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A blonde woman wearing a white blouse appears on an orange background and starts speaking into the camera.
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Collaboration
Speaker 2
You get to work on a diverse range of projects with people from different disciplines and different backgrounds.
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A young man with dark hair on a blue background appears and starts speaking.
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Real responsibility
Speaker 1
I always continuously get challenged at work. I get a lot of responsibility as well, but with enough guidance and mentoring.
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Speaker 3 appears in front of an orange screen. She is a woman with blonde hair and she’s wearing a white blouse.
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Development
Speaker 3
What I like best is the focus on your development as a grad.
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Speaker 2 appears in front of an orange screen and starts speaking.
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Different disciplines and backgrounds
Speaker 2
If you join the graduate programme, you get to work with people from different disciplines and backgrounds.
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Speaker 1 appears in front of a blue screen and starts speaking.
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Positive impact
Speaker 1
Making a positive impact on the world – you’ll be able to shape your role.
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Speaker 4 appears in front of a blue screen and starts speaking. He is a man with blonde hair wearing a dark blue button-down shirt.
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Shape your role
Speaker 4
You’ll be able to shape your role.
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Speaker 3 appears in front of an orange screen and starts speaking. She is a woman with blonde hair wearing a white blouse.
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Develop yourself
Speaker 3
And develop yourself as a young professional. I would apply at Shell.
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A blue screen with text appears.
[Text displays]
Apply to the Shell Graduate Programme
www.shell.com/graduates
[Background music plays]
Light, upbeat music fades out. Then, a short, bright piano tune.
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The Shell logo, a yellow, red-rimmed shell, appears on a white background. Underneath the logo, there is small black text.
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Power Your Progress
Take the first step toward your future with Shell
Believe that the Shell Graduate Programme is the right choice for you? We invite you to become a part of our team during the next steps of your career. We have exciting opportunities ahead, so learn more about the programme and power your progress with Shell.
FAQs
How does Shell support skill development for graduates?
How does Shell support skill development for graduates?
Shell supports skill development for graduates by providing structured training opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with industry experts.
What kind of projects can I expect to work on in the Shell Graduate Team?
What kind of projects can I expect to work on in the Shell Graduate Team?
As part of the Shell Graduate Team, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that address energy challenges and support our ambition to become a net-zero emissions business.
Are there global opportunities in Shell’s graduate programme?
Are there global opportunities in Shell’s graduate programme?
Yes, Shell offers its graduates opportunities to work with a global network of experts, allowing them to build meaningful connections from all over the world.
How long is the Shell Graduate Programme, and what roles are available?
How long is the Shell Graduate Programme, and what roles are available?
The Shell Graduate Programme lasts three years on average, depending on your chosen area. Currently, we have open roles in the supply chain and finance programmes.
What can I expect from mentorship and training in Shell's Graduate Programme?
What can I expect from mentorship and training in Shell's Graduate Programme?
In the Graduate Programme, you’ll receive training and mentorship from experienced professionals, including workshops and hands-on projects.
